About Scott
Scott Kahler is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Indiana with 17 years of experience. He helps people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Background and approach
He also supports clients exploring sexuality and LGBT issues and those seeking coaching-style guidance about purpose and motivation. Scott uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that puts the client's goals first.
Sessions focus on clear, practical conversations where the client defines what they want more of in life. He asks about patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way and looks for times when things went better than expected.
Therapy often includes short, focused exercises and conversations that build confidence and new habits. Scott and the client work together to test small changes and notice what helps.
He pays attention to exceptions - the moments when a problem is less powerful - and builds on those wins. Scott blends practical strategies with reflective work.
That might mean using cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to manage stress, or narrative techniques to reframe personal stories. Sessions are conversational and goal-directed, with room for coaching about next steps.
People who come to Scott usually want clear, doable steps they can use between sessions. He emphasizes planning for how changes will fit into daily life and celebrating progress along the way.
The tone is respectful, straightforward, and focused on what matters to the client.
Practical approaches for online change
Scott uses client-centered work to help people define what they want and take the lead in sessions. This approach focuses on listening, understanding priorities, and shaping conversations around the client's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; it helps with anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worry by testing new ways of thinking and acting.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Scott will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. The work is collaborative - plans are adjusted based on what feels most helpful and realistic for the client.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or flexible communication throughout the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family routines.
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- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Indiana
- Languages
- English